Chapter 144
Asnaya was right in the heart of Kerotia—poor, dangerous, and chaotic. The illegal armed forces there were super bold, constantly clashing with the government, who couldn’t do much about it. Regular people wouldn’t dare go there unless it was absolutely necessary. Alexander’s trip was risky. Honestly, it felt like he was gambling with his life.
Avery glanced at the clock—it was almost nine at night. "Okay, when are you coming over?"
"I’ll be taking a helicopter," he said. "How about we meet at Skyview Bistro in half an hour? Does that work for you?"
Avery nodded. "Yeah, that sounds good." Then she paused. "But Asnaya is super dangerous. Do you really have to go?"
"I have to," Alexander replied, sounding serious. "This mining site is one of the biggest investments my sister and I have made. We still haven’t gotten our money back yet, and I can’t just let it slip away. If the Moran family backs out now, it could seriously hurt our chances in Kerotia. Plus, even though it’s a private deal, it represents our country. We’ve already lost employees to these illegal guys, and if we back down, it will make us look like easy targets. People will think our businesses are easy to mess with and that our workers aren’t safe," he explained.
"And honestly," Alexander added, "this could help me avoid that marriage between the Moran and the Powell families."
Even after Madalyn’s mysterious death, both families were still set on announcing his engagement to Anabel at her birthday party. If he went to Asnaya to deal with this mess, and they were still planning that engagement, it would stir up a serious backlash.
Avery’s expression turned serious. "I get why you need to go, but it seems like you’re rushing into this. Are you really ready for it?" She added, "After everything that’s happened, the local government is already hinting they might take back the mining rights. I have a feeling they’ve been planning to grab the mine for a while. Don’t expect much help or protection when you get there."
Alexander gave a calm smile. "I’ve only brought a few assistants, but I’ve got professional mercenaries with me. I’m leading them myself to track down the killers, get justice for those who died, and reclaim what’s ours."